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Smaller towns hold better prospects for budding golfers: Jeev
Ahmedabad, Dec 29 (IANS) Contrary to the perception that the game of golf can grow only in major cities, star golfer Jeev Milkha Singh said here on Saturday that small towns and cities give a better chance to budding golfers.
One of the finest golfing celebrities in the country and the son of ‘Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh, Jeev was here to inspire budding golfers at the ‘Milkha’ junior Golf Challenge, a two-day contest for children aged 5 to 18 years.
The tournament was held at the Kensville Golf course, a signature course designed by Jeev himself.
“The future of golf in India looks very bright, with many players in the 20-30 age group winning at the international level. Even the younger generation in their teens are doing good,” Jeev said.
He added that compared to metros and bigger cities, with their traffic and commuting problems, the smaller towns provided better chances for the game to grow.
“Look for example at Ahmedabad. At least fifty kids are participating in the tournament, with most of them coming from the city itself. Besides, more and more golf courses are coming up in almost every city of the country,” Jeev said.
The fifty kids will compete against each other in 19 different categories, the winners of which will get the entry to play the finals of the ‘Milkha’ junior Golf Challenge Trophy in Chandigarh, scheduled for January 7 to 9.
The winners of the select categories will participate in season ending finales of various international tournaments, the air tickets for which will be sponsored by the Milkha Charitable Trust.
“Compared to other sports and contrary to the perception that the game of golf is only for the affluent and the elite, this game is very affordable for the common man. That’s why I see a bright future for the game in India. I want to help as much as I can to nurture this future,” Jeev added.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.